Events Support Officer

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Events Support Officer, where your creativity and organizational skills will shine. This role places you at the center of exciting community events, allowing you to make a tangible impact while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth, with opportunities to work on high-profile events that enrich the Rockhampton community. If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about event management, this is the perfect opportunity for you to elevate your career.

Benefits

Generous superannuation scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Active social clubs

Supportive Work/Life Balance

17.5% annual leave loading

Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options

Qualifications

• Experience in event and hospitality support within dynamic environments.
• Strong communication skills for relationship building with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and event support for community programs.
• Plan and coordinate diverse public events to enhance community participation.

Skills

Event Coordination

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $83,916 - $89,248 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 3) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Ready to elevate your career?

Picture yourself at the heart of dynamic major community events, where your creativity and coordination skills light up the scene. Advance Rockhampton is searching for a passionate Events Support Officer to join their vibrant team. Are you the one we're looking for?

In this role, you'll be at the heart of the action, providing exceptional administrative and event support, ensuring the successful development, planning, and execution of a diverse array of public programs and activities that enhance community participation and deliver significant benefits to our region.

Joining the Advance Rockhampton Events Team offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative community.

Why Advance Rockhampton?

• Make a difference: By working with the Events Team, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact on the community.
• Professional Growth :The Events Team at Advance Rockhampton provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile events, collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, and develop your skills in event management and coordination.
• Diverse and High-Profile Events :The Rockhampton region hosts a wide range of major events, including Rockynats , Queensland's largest car festival,Rocky River Run, Rocky Show,the Rockhampton River Festival and CapriCon, Working with the Events Team means you'll be at the forefront of these exciting and diverse events.

Learn more about the Events team at Advance Rockhampton here.

This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).

What we are looking for

• Experience providing a wide range of support within an event, hospitality or similar dynamic work environment including planning and coordinating with outcomes
• Proactive individual, motivated to work as a team to deliver the Rockhampton Regional Council events program
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with a variety of stakeholders
• A natural organiser, strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, technology, work priorities and organisational needs

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• A generous superannuation scheme –Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

What you need to do next

To apply for this opportunity, please submit two documents:

• A 2-3 page Cover Letter addressing theApplication Criteriabelow;
• Your Current resume.

Application Criteria

• Demonstrated experience providing a range of administrative and event coordination support within a large organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal to build strong relationships with community and stakeholders.
• Planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet required project timeframes and outcomes within budget.

Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure youclearly labeleach Application Criteria in your cover letter.

Click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your online application.

Applications Close: Monday 26 May 2025 at Midnight (AEST)